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C16 BUF

2012 Kia Soul

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,703 mi
Last recorded77,703 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 BUF
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 77,703 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 74,155 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 74,155 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 71,068 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 71,068 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 68,420 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 65,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 62,485 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 59,087 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 59,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 49,357 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Sep 2017 40,405 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 40,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 x 16 91 v (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 32,252 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 26,223 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Soul?

Based on 301,582 MOT tests across 24,409 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,647
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
24,409
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,057
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,754
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C16 BUF is a 2012 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Kia Soul models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 52,463 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Soul fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 2,057 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C16 BUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Soul typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Soul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C16 BUF registered?

C16 BUF is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is C16 BUF safe to buy?

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